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Released by Universal Studios as a part of the Universal Classic Monsters franchise, the film stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Edward Van Sloan and Arthur Byron . In the film, Karloff stars as Imhotep, an ancient Egyptian mummy who was killed for attempting to resurrect his dead lover, Anck-es-en-Amon.
- James Dietrich
- Carl Laemmle, Jr.
- December 22, 1932
The Mummy: Directed by Karl Freund. With Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Arthur Byron. A resurrected Egyptian mummy searches Cairo for the girl he believes to be his long-lost princess.
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- Fantasy, Horror
- Karl Freund
- 1932-12-22
May 15, 2021 · A team of British archaeologists led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) discover the mummified remains of the ancient Egyptian prince Imhotep (Boris Karloff), along with the legendary scroll of Thoth. When one of the archaeologists recites the scroll aloud, Imhotep returns to life, but escapes.
- May 15, 2021
- 29K
- Shadows of the Dark
The Mummy (1932) Movie Info Synopsis A team of British archaeologists led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) discover the mummified remains of the ancient Egyptian prince Imhotep (Boris...
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- Boris Karloff
- Karl Freund
- Horror
The Mummy (1932) - The Mummy Boris Karloff rose from the grave -- again -- when Universal Pictures decided to add a new monster to their repertoire in 1932. Where they had drawn on legend and literature for such past hits as Dracula and Frankenstein, however, they invented their own horror mythology with The Mummy, introducing to the screen the ...
- Karl Freund
- Boris Karloff
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Synopsis. An ancient Egyptian priest called Imhotep (Boris Karloff) is revived when an archaeological expedition in 1921 led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) finds Imhotep's mummy. Imhotep had been mummified alive for attempting to resurrect his forbidden lover, the princess Ankh-es-en-amon.
The Mummy (1932) Directed by Karl Freund. The discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 created a sensation around the world. Extensive press coverage of its excavation, exhibitions of the pharaoh’s artifacts, and rumors of an ancient and deadly curse kept public interest high throughout the decade.
